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Local Focus: Why the poor voter turnout?

Why is voter turnout so low for local body elections? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mayoral candidate ups the ante on climate crisis

From UN to PN, lawyer would declare climate emergency. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB

A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Local Focus: Curtis will 'challenge the status quo'

"You shouldn't get things wrong with ratepayers' money". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Do the right e-thing

Old and new televisions are now recyclable. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 18yo council candidate there for his generation

Think about us when making decisions says candidate. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

3-hour commute each way for councillor and mayoral candidate

It's working well, says mayoral candidate Rob Kent. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Whanganui election message from Africa

Councillor Reid wants second term on council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Candidate wants respect and honour among councillors

"Everybody's friendly until you turn your back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 'Awkward bugger' with a Yorkshire accent standing for democracy

Master of Administration puts knowledge to civic use. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Mayor reckons Palmerston North is thriving

"You're only as strong as your perceived weakest link". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Heritage buildings and plants on the campaign trail

Council candidate Sharon Duff is big on housing. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Make Napier great again, says mayoral candidate

He says Napier needn't worry about rising sea levels. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Debt for infrastructure recommended

Can infrastructure ever catch up to growth? Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: 'Council suffering from FOMO'

Former GM of Destination Rotorua hopes to make council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: Taylor focused on Whanganui's worth

"I feel part of it, passionate about it". Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Dairy product prices advance, bolstered by milk powders

This is only the second rise in nine auctions.

Local Focus: Firmin standing for everyone and diversity

Second-time candidate standing for DHB and council. Made with funding from NZ On Air.